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In which we discuss linebackers and show coats

Hello everyone
So here's the dilemma: I have shoulders like a linebacker, I'm sorry my father's corrected me, I have shoulders like a strong safety. Anyone know of brands of show coats that fit Hulk shoulders with a smaller waist? I really don't want to go custom route, been there done that, don't have the patience.

You too?! It sucks, doesn't it? I'm "thick thru the chest" but not big boobed, and I have wide shoulders, but not long arms. Sigh.

I'm anxiously awaiting the replies here. I have a Elite (Grand Prix) that fits very well. It is a 16R according to the label...but I've tried on several in the same size/brand recently and they don't fit! What is up with that? I hate that every brand seems to be sized differently--I have no idea what size I need...and the measurement charts drive me crazy! I really do NOT match any of those. I feel like Quasimodo.

I go Grand Prix (tall for my monkey arms). The RJs don't fit me nearly as well. I definitely have to size up (started last show season literally bruising my upper arms from a coat that fit until I released...) but they are tailored enough that I am not swimming in the coat. I have not tried one on as they are not easy to find in a tall, but maybe try a GP slim? If the 16 is too tight in the shoulder, go for an 18 slim.

On a different note, I hate the size numbers! I am 5'9 or so and a size 6 in street blazers, maybe 8 on a brand that runs narrow in the shoulders. I am a 14/16 in Grand Prix coats. Blech.

Good luck! The one that fits me the best (not perfect by any means) was my Grand Prix. I have no idea what the size was, but I could almost move my arms enough to reach the saddle when getting a leg up, lol.

I like to say I'm shaped like an upside down triangle, with long arms...broad shoulders (broad enough random people have asked if I'm a swimmer...) a medium chest, shorter torso, and a tiiiiny waist...

You know how your arms from end to end are supposed to be as long as you are tall? Mine are quite a few inches longer than I am tall, haha.

Good luck!

"On the back of a horse I felt whole, complete, connected to that vital place in the center of me...and the chaos within me found balance."

On a different note, I hate the size numbers! I am 5'9 or so and a size 6 in street blazers, maybe 8 on a brand that runs narrow in the shoulders. I am a 14/16 in Grand Prix coats. Blech.

I'm 5'7" but exactly the same, size-wise. I like the 16R Grand Prixes, but I actually fit a 10 in the Tailored Sportsman coats really well—I'd say that's my new favorite coat, fit-wise. My 10R RJ Classics is OK too, but not as well-fitting as the others.

Back when I was showing, I really liked the fit of my Grand Prix coat. At that time, I was quite a bit slimmer than I am now, but I have aways had a large bust and wide shoulders and felt that the GP was really flattering.

Marigold! I kept ending up with coats that fit me terribly because my shoulders are (apparently) disproportionately wide for my body. I tried a Marigold and it fits me beautifully. It's in my top 3 all time favorite articles of clothing. The other two are my wedding dress and my "sleeping bag" coat (Chicago winters) - soooo yeah safe to say I'm pretty much obsessed with it!

Definitely the TS coats and the Marigold. I'm in this club too, broad shoulders, long arms, small waist, short-waisted and plenty of boobage. Have you just tried going with a soft shell? That's all I wear now the fit is so good!

I've also had success with buying an off-the-rack coat and having it tailored...

Definitely the TS coats and the Marigold. I'm in this club too, broad shoulders, long arms, small waist, short-waisted and plenty of boobage. Have you just tried going with a soft shell? That's all I wear now the fit is so good!

I've also had success with buying an off-the-rack coat and having it tailored...

Definitely the TS coats and the Marigold. I'm in this club too, broad shoulders, long arms, small waist, short-waisted and plenty of boobage. Have you just tried going with a soft shell? That's all I wear now the fit is so good!

I've also had success with buying an off-the-rack coat and having it tailored...